Pokémon: What should I do? My father-in-law always wants to tear me apart

The lights in Qinghai City are just coming on. The hotel banquet hall in the city center is brightly lit and a lively celebration banquet is in full swing.

Directly above the hall, three brightly colored banners are hung side by side, with the red background and golden letters particularly eye-catching.

"Congratulations to Lin Yi for winning the Little Phoenix King Cup" is placed in the center, domineering and ostentatious, showing the supreme glory.

On the left are the "Ruan Yaoyao Top Four", showing the heroic spirit of women who are just as brave as men.

On the right side is a sign that reads "Ye Feng Top 64", which seems a bit low-key against the backdrop of the warm atmosphere around it.

"Hey! I say, once this banner is hung, it makes me look like the worst one!"

Ye Feng raised his eyebrows, stretched out his finger, and poked the banner hard in the air, his face full of dissatisfaction, and he started to complain.

“Although I didn’t make it to the semi-finals or win the championship, at least I made it through all the way. It’s so eye-catching now!”

"Stop being poor!"

Su Su frowned, and there was a hint of anger in her eyes.

She raised her bare hands and quickly pinched the small piece of soft flesh on Ye Feng's waist, twisting it hard. Ye Feng hissed in pain. Su Su rolled her eyes at him.

"If you are the worst, then what are we? Trash? We should have some dignity!"

"That's it!"

Su Su's voice seemed to have lit a fuse. Other members of the First Middle School team, including the usually taciturn Jiang Nan and others, gathered around and joined in the noise.

Jiang Nan patted Ye Feng on the shoulder and grinned:

“In the past, when our No. 64 Middle School participated in the Little Phoenix King Cup, the best result was the top , and we were often at the bottom of the rankings, which was precarious.

This time it’s different for you. You made it to the 64th place and were selected into the top group. That was just bad luck. If you had been a little luckier, you might have made it to the top four and stood shoulder to shoulder with Ruan Yaoyao. What’s there to be dissatisfied about? "

Everyone was talking and joking, and the full-force "siege" made Ye Feng's neck, which had been stiffened straight, slowly shrink back, and a trace of embarrassment quickly appeared on his face.

His eyes rolled around, he raised his hand to scratch his head, pretending to change the subject casually:

"Why isn't the principal here? Wouldn't he come to join in the fun at such a lively celebration party?"

"Don't mention it!"

Lin Yi put down the wine glass he was playing with, took a sip of the fragrant wine in the glass, and said with a smile on his face,

"Because we performed so well in the Little Phoenix Cup this time, the popularity of our No. 1 Middle School has skyrocketed. The old principal is so busy right now that he wishes he could split the staff into two."

As he spoke, he shook his head slightly, his eyes full of amusement.

"You don't know, when the old principal learned that all the major media outlets had heard the news and were lining up to come to the school for interviews, the corners of his mouth almost stretched to his ears. His face was smiling like a blooming chrysanthemum, and the wrinkles on his face could have killed a fly. He's probably still negotiating with the referees and sponsors, and he's only thinking about getting more resources for the school."

Ruan Yaoyao's eyes were not drawn to this topic. Her gaze was firmly glued to the wine glass in Lin Yi's hand. She bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth. Just as she was about to say something to dissuade him, Lin Yi seemed to have seen through her thoughts in advance and spoke first with a helpless look on his face:

"Let me drink today. It's a celebration party after all. Everyone is so happy. Besides,"

He deliberately emphasized his tone and patted his chest to assure,

"Is there any time when I failed to control my drinking and got drunk? Don't underestimate me."

"But every time you drink, you become especially...

Ruan Yaoyao's face flushed red, and she muttered in a voice as soft as a mosquito.

Halfway through her words, she seemed to be suddenly hit by some embarrassing memories and quickly stopped talking. Her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes, her eyes drooped, her long eyelashes trembled constantly, and her thick eyelashes cast a small shadow on her pink cheeks.

Her hesitant look aroused the curiosity of several sharp-eyed classmates around her, and they all cast inquiring glances at her. However, due to Ruan Yaoyao's increasingly shy expression, they did not dare to ask any further questions.

The banquet hall was bustling with people and the colorful lights were shining brightly, reflecting the laughter and joy in the room.

Ye Feng held a glass of juice and walked a few steps closer to Lin Yi. He nudged him lightly with his elbow and asked curiously:

"Xiao Linzi, something is wrong. You are the undisputed champion of the Little Phoenix King Cup. You are the focus of the whole venue and a hot commodity in the eyes of the media. Why didn't anyone come to interview you today?"

As he spoke, he raised his eyebrows and pointed to the media team that was interviewing the students not far away.

"Even for me, one of the top 64, there are a lot of media chasing after me, asking questions and taking photos of me, not to mention you, the champion. This is unscientific!"

Hearing this, Lin Yi didn't even raise his eyelids. He picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip. His expression was indifferent, and he spoke directly:

“I pushed them all.”

"Why?"

Ye Feng's eyes widened, his mouth slightly opened, his face full of disbelief, he moved closer to Lin Yi, his voice unconsciously raised,

"Don't be confused. This is a great opportunity to show your face. Many people would beg for it. If you are in the news, you will be able to walk sideways in the circle and gain both fame and fortune!"

Lin Yi put down his wine glass, rubbed his brows, sighed slightly, and explained:

"Recently, things have been like a ball of yarn, tangled into a mess. After the Little Phoenix Cup, my physical strength and energy are almost drained out.

The competition is finally over, and I want to take this opportunity to take a break, clear my mind, spend time with my family and friends, and give my Pokémon a break. I don’t have the energy to deal with all those interviews and social events.”

"That's it..."

Ye Feng scratched his head and was about to say a few more words of advice when he suddenly caught a glimpse of his greedy mini dragon making trouble out of the corner of his eye.

The mini dragon's eyes lit up as he stared at the delicious dishes on the banquet that were exquisitely presented and fragrant, and he dived into the middle of the plate.

It was eating so much that it was shaking its head and its cheeks were bulging. Perhaps it was too intoxicated by the delicious food. While eating, it actually climbed up the table legs and lay down on the table. It swept its tail and knocked over a small wine glass, spilling the wine all over the table.

Ye Feng's face flushed, and he rushed over, stretched out his hand to grab the mini dragon's tail, and whispered:

"Mini Dragon, don't be so useless. Everyone is watching us. You are embarrassing yourself!"

The mini dragon was not moved at all. He picked up a piece of shrimp and started chewing it happily, making the students around him laugh.

Seeing Ye Feng frantically grabbing the mini dragon, Lin Yi found the awkward situation so funny that he couldn't help but laugh along. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, his eyebrows and eyes full of laughter, and he was secretly glad in his heart.

Fortunately, none of their Pokémon were like Ye Feng's Dratini, which failed at critical moments and made a fool of itself, causing such a big loss.

However, before he could finish his thought, something unexpected happened -

“Kaaaaa!” “Roar!”

The roars that came one after another instantly broke the originally harmonious and lively atmosphere in the banquet hall.

Following the sound, I saw Lin Yi's Blazing Tiger, Gyarados, Axetooth, and Riolu gathered in front of a table filled with delicacies. They had none of their usual majestic demeanor and were wolfing down the food with their mouths wide open, as if they had been hungry for days and nights.

They ate until the juice splashed everywhere and the crumbs flew everywhere, making a mess around the table, completely losing the decency they should have.

Only the Kabutosaurus stayed obediently in a corner, with its short legs together and its round eyes quietly watching its companions "running wild".

It doesn't make any noise and its quiet appearance makes it so worry-free. It's like a good student who follows discipline in the class, in stark contrast to its "naughty" companions.

This celebration party was held in a luxury hotel in the city center. The banquet hall was extremely large, with a high dome and open space. It was specially designed for trainers because Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes.

Even a giant like Gyarados, which has a body that occupies several square meters, can move freely without worrying about not being able to use its power.

Lin Yi did not release Zeraora and the Double Axe War Dragon because he expected that these two guys would be loners and would not like such noisy and crowded occasions. He was afraid that if they were released, they would feel resistant and cause even greater trouble.

At this moment, the eyes of the surrounding guests and classmates were focused on him. Their gazes were like spotlights, burning Lin Yi's face so much that it froze.

He felt so embarrassed that he could dig out a room with his toes. He walked forward in shame and anger, and shouted angrily at the Pokémon who were eating so much that they forgot about everything else:

"You guys! Behave yourself! Do you guys usually miss out on food? When have you ever been starving at home?!"

When those Pokémon heard their trainer's scolding, their movements paused slightly, with food still in their mouths, blinking their eyes, and looking at Lin Yi with innocent faces. They looked quite naive, but this scene made Lin Yi shake his head helplessly.